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0. W. ORANNELL NAILLBSS HORSESEOE.

No. 492,481. Patented Feb. 28, 1893.

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0. W. ORANNELL. NAILLESS nonsnsnon.

No. 492,481. Patented Feb. 28, 189B.

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UNITED STATES PATENT prion.

CHARLES IV. CRANNELL, OF OBERLIN, KANSAS, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO D. E.GROBE, OF SAME PLACE.

NAILLESS HORSESHOE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 492,481, dated February28, 1893.

Application filed May 16, 1892- Serial No, 433,175- (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that 1, CHARLES W. CRANNELL, a citizen of the United States,and a resident of Oberlin, in the county of Decatur and State of Kansas,have invented certain new and usef ul Improvements in NaillessHorseshoes; and

I do declare the following to be a full, clear,

and exact description of the invention, such as will enable othersskilled in the art to which IC- it appertains to make and use the same,reference being had to the accompanying drawings,

and to letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of thisspecification.

Figure 1 of the drawings is a side elevation showing the inventionapplied. Fig. 2 is a perspective View of a shoe with two clips attached.Fig. 3 is a plan view of the fastening. Fig. 4 is a section through thefastening devices. Figs. 5 and 6 are detail views of the drive plate.Fig. 7 is a perspective view of one of the straps. Fig. 8 is a similarview of one of the clips. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the pad. Fig.10 is a detail View showing a modified form of clip, and Fig. 11 is asection of a modified clip.

This invention has relation to certain new and useful improvements innailless horse shoes, and it consists in the novel construction andcombination of parts, all as hereinafter 3o specified.

The invention particularly consists in the construction of the clips forattaching the shoe to the hoof, and the manner in which said clips areattached to the shoe; also in the means employed for tightening thestraps connected to said clips, and which run over the hoof.

The object in view is to simplify both the construction and number ofparts, and at the same time afiord means whereby the shoe is rigidlyheld in place without the use of nails or other fastenings entering thehoof.

In the accompanying drawings, the letter A designates a shoe, which maybe either plate or calked, and which is of the ordinary constructionwith the exception that the nail grooves and perforations are omitted.

I B, B, and B are the clips, one of which is attached to the shoe ateach side portion near the heel, and one B, at the central toe portion.In Fig. 8 these clips are shown as consisting each of a body portion a,concaved on its inner face to fit the hoof, and an inwardly projectinghorizontal portion or tongue I). Said tongue or projection is ofslanting, ca pered, dovetailed form, and is arranged to slide in acorresponding recess or seat c,cut in the shoe, in which it looks insuch a manner that it cannot be displaced, except by a direct movementin the direction opposite to that of its insertion.

D, D, and D are the fastening straps formed of thin metal and connectedat one end, one to each clip, at d. The straps D, D, connected to theside clip extend along the sides of the hoof to the central portionthereof, their forward ends being adjacent to each other, and providedeach with lugs or projections e. The toe strap D extends up the frontside of the hoof, and terminates at its upper end at a point adjacent tothe ends of the straps D,

D. The strap D at its upper end also has lugs or projections e.

For the purpose of giving a tension to these straps in order to drawthem, the clips, and 7 thereby the shoe, close to the hoof, and secureit in position, I employ a draw plate F, preferably of circular form, asshown, having on its under surface a series of deep threads g ofinclined, spiral form, and which are designed to take the lugs orprojections of the straps D, D, so that as said plate is turned by meansof a wrench, or other suitable tool, the straps will be uniformly drawntogether and fastened. To permit the application of the wrench, theplate F maybe provided with the seats f. I usually prefer to place onthe hoof, underneath the meeting ends of the straps, a wear plate G, inorder to prevent injury to the hoof. I may also if desired protect thefastening plate With a cap or guard H, as shown in Fig. 1, and fullydescribed in a former application, Serial No.,4=31,272, filed April 30,1892. i

It may sometimes be found advisable to 5 place a thin piece I of rubberor felt, or other soft material between the shoe and the hoof, saidpiece corresponding in shape to the form of the shoe.

The straps D, D, D may be loosely con- 10o nected to the clips, as shownin Fig. 1 or they may be made integral therewith.

In Figs. 10 and 11, l have shown a modified form of the clip, whereinthe horizontal or tongue portion is made shorter, forming a hook h,which is designed to engage a seat or recess h in the edge portion ofthe shoe, as shown.

Either of the forms of clips above described may be quickly applied to ashoe, and as quickly removed when the straps are loosened, so that whena shoe is worn out, it may be quickly detached from the fasteningdevices, and a new shoe applied.

Having described this invention, what I having a slot therein to receivethe fastening strap, the fastening straps secured at one end in saidslots, said straps running along the hoof to the central forward portionthereof, and a draw plate for engaging and securing said strapssubstantially as specified.

2. In a horse shoe, the combination with a horse shoe, and the clipsrigidly but detachably secured thereto, of the straps connected to saidclips, said straps running along the hoof to the central forward portionthereof and terminating in ends having lugs or projections thereon, anda draw plate having a thread on its under surface arranged to takeprojections on said ends, substantially as specified.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES V. CRANNELL.

WVitnesses:

F. S. YARNALL, GEO. B. VAWTEN.

